Ons Johannesburgers or as the Ballito locals like to call us “valies” absolutely love spending our free time as far away from the hustle and bustle of big city life during our long weekends, so we can finally get some “lekker slaap”.

Below are some of the most popular places you can spend your to catch up on that much needed rest.

Slaap Lekker in Ballito Coastal Town

The not so small holiday town, nestled in the sugar cane along the North Coast, known as Ballito has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in KZN, South Africa. Ballito was once known as a small surfing town made up of just one Shopping Center, a few holiday units and of course, the beach. Perfect for its location, Ballito offered beach goers the flawless family holiday everyone wanted and memories to last a lifetime.

Now as Ballito is booming with investors investing at every opportunity they get (including the new Mega Mall set to open at the end of March), you do not want to miss out on booking holiday accommodation at one of these hot holiday Ballito Accommodation Units. Wake up feeling rested after a lekker slaap!

Available Holiday Ballito Accommodation

204 Manor Gardens

This gorgeous 2-bedroom unit that sleeps 6 people is in the much sought after Ballito Manors Complex in Ballito. The main bedroom has a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower and bath. The main bedroom leads onto the balcony with stunning sea-views and seating for six people. Here you can enjoy a gas braai and a few sun downers while watching the dolphins play in the waves. The second bedroom boasts 2 sets of bunk beds and sleeps 4 bedrooms. It has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The open plan fully equipped kitchen, dining room and lounge area is perfect for your holiday. The unit comes with DSTV and weekday cleaning services. Please note there is no air-con in this unit however the evening sea-breeze is a perfect and fresh alternative.

Lekkerslaap at 403 Manor Beach

403 Manor Beach is also located in The Ballito Manors but is in the front row of units in the main strip and is literally a stone’s throw away from the main beach in Ballito. The lovely unit boasts 3 luxury bedrooms all en-suite. Two of the three bedrooms open onto the balcony with direct views of the sea. There is an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area great for family living. Please bring your own decoder and DSTV card. There is no air-conditioning in this unit. The unit includes weekday cleaning services. The complex has 24-hour security, direct beach access and a stunning pool area.

Lekker Slaap in 1 Sandpiper Bay

This beautifully constructed for a lekker slaap is situated on Compensation Beach Road in an up and coming complex right on the beach. This ground-floor unit sleeps 7 people and has 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king size bed with an en-suite bathroom, the second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third bedroom has a double bed with an extra single bed for the 7th person. There is air-conditioning throughout. The unit includes DSTV. There is a fully equipped kitchen. You can enjoy a nice braai directly in front of the unit at the pool by the communal braai area.

When is the Best time of the year to book Holiday Accommodation in Ballito?

The nice thing about The North Coast and Ballito accommodation in particular is that all year round we get to enjoy the summer with a few winter days in between. If you are a winter person and still want to be on holiday by the beach, we would suggest booking over the cooler April/May months before winter sets in in June.

If you are looking for the busier and quieter times of the year:

■ Your quieter months for Ballito accommodation are: February, May, June, August and October. So if you are looking for a lekker slaap and you want to avoid the noise, rather come during these quieter months.

■ The busiest months for Ballito accommodation are: January, March, April, July, September, December. This is the best time for the young buks who don’t plan on doing much “lekker slaap”.

Lekker Slaap in Midlands Accommodation

Now that you have had your Coastal holiday, have you thought about heading more inland of Kwa-Zulu Natal? Rolling hills, hot chocolate, bonfires and the fresh crisp air of the country side is all one needs to restart and rejuvenate. The Natal Midlands allows you to take in all the cultural history, charming scenery of waterfalls, rivers and forests. Enjoy wine tasting, pizza eating, zip-lining, trail running, or simply site seeing in this holiday destination that has so much to offer. There are hundreds of beautiful little country side villas scattered across the midlands for you and your family to enjoy a lekker slaap.

Gorgeous Pet Friendly Midlands Accommodation

Lekker Slaap at 11 Karkloof

11 Karlkloof offers 5 self-catering cottages that sleep 4 in each cottage and 2 self-catering houses, the Falls House sleeps 15 and the Round House sleeps 12. There is a dam on the property and stunning hiking trails. 11 Karlkloof is centrally located and is easily accessible. It is close to all shops and local attractions.

The Best Time of the year to Book Accommodation in Midlands?

As one likes to say, The Midlands can have up to 4 seasons in one day. So once again, any time of year is the best time of year to book accommodation in midlands. The summer offers a nice dry heat and winter months are colder offering couples a chance to snuggle and get that lekker slaap they want up closer but don’t worry, many of The Accommodation in Midlands also offer fireplaces.